Agenda

Confidence-Builders

• 7 specific steps to eliminate stage fright — no matter how nervous or anxious you feel when speaking
• Highly effective breathing and relaxation techniques
• 3 simple tips to combat "choking" and losing your train of thought

Preparation

• Rehearsal techniques that build confidence and guarantee a smooth delivery
• How to anticipate questions and practice your responses before your presentation
• What to do when you can't plan ? indispensable advice for impromptu and unplanned talks
• Solid tips to develop clear, interesting presentation titles that draw your listeners in
• 7 key facts you must ascertain about your listeners at the planning stage

Organization

• 3 powerful presentation models that get you organized quickly with "fill-in-the-blanks" efficiency
• 4 functional formulas for flawless organization and how to choose exactly the right one for every situation
• When and how to script, outline, or memorize your presentation

Delivery

• Unique openers that get attention — and lay the foundation for audience support and involvement
• Simple adjustments in speed, volume, and pauses that make your voice one of your strongest speaking tools
• The experts' secrets for dealing with virtually any kind of question

Visual Aids

• When to use visual aids — and when not to
• 8 critical do's and don'ts for charts, graphs, and tables
• How visual aids can actually boost your confidence and help you stay organized and in control

Persuasion

• 2 key ingredients that motivate people to buy or accept your proposal
• 12 of the most persuasive words in the English language — and how to use them effectively in a speech
• The dynamic, 5-step persuasion formula that sells, motivates, and moves your listeners